Viewfinder: Europe Struggles to Combat Pollution by Plastic
Europe announced it will seek to ban the use of certain common plastic items, including plastic cutlery, straws, plates, swabs, and fishing gear.
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Letter From Asbestos, Quebec: Welcome to Asbestos
Touching asbestos doesn't scare Pierrette Théroux, founder of the Asbestos Historical Society. As a child, she woke to dustings of asbestos, fallen overnight like snow.
The Poison in Our Water
As scientists sort out the best way to capture and measure the harmful microfibers that now litter most of the world's freshwater, we have no choice but to keep drinking.
Dispatches: What You Need to Know About Climate Injustice
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
Federal Judge Sides Against Oakland’s Ban on Coal Shipments
A federal judge in California blocked the city of Oakland's attempt to prevent the shipment of coal through a proposed cargo terminal.
How One Los Angeles Community Is Combating Oil Pollution With Green Spaces
For generations, oil refineries brought jobs—and pollution—to the residents of Wilmington. Can a new generation of youthful activists make it a healthier place to grow up?
Can Anyone Clean Up California’s Selenium-Contaminated Farm Runoff?
Even after 35 years of efforts to resolve the issue, toxic farm water is being pushed into a local park and showing up in the eggs of local bird species.
Facing a Massive Pollution Problem, California Is Fighting Against the EPA’s Efforts to Roll Back Emissions Standards
California, the most polluted state in the country, is engaged in a fight with EPA to keep higher auto emissions standards.
In Fairmont City, a Long History of Industry and Immigrants
"This is where we make our living. This is how we live."
The Week in Photos: From a Kim Il Sung Celebration in North Korea to Cherry Blossoms Blooming in Denmark
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.